Tagged: Aaron Dessner

Pink Rabbits

Meaning of “Pink Rabbits” by The National

The lyrics of “Pink Rabbits” are for the most part painfully poetic, as in being difficult to understand. The clearest segment is the bridge, not only in that it isn’t overly metaphorical but also in...

Songs of The National

The National

The National is primarily a US rock collective, which was created in New York City. The band, which started in 1999, was founded by the musicians named below: Their first official project, as a...

Spark

“Spark” by Ed Sheeran

“Spark” is a song that Ed Sheeran co-wrote for his album – (Subtract), which came out on 5 May 2023. Said LP is heavily imbued with the presence of Aaron Dessner, who produced “Spark” and also co-wrote...

Life Goes On

“Life Goes On” by Ed Sheeran

The term “life goes on”, though being literally true, is most commonly used as a colloquialism. And in that regard, what it is meant to point to is that even if a tragedy transpires, one...

Dusty

“Dusty” by Ed Sheeran

If there’s any group of people who can help remind us that life in and of itself is precious, that would be children.  So the thesis sentiment of “Dusty” in a manner of speaking, i.e. Ed Sheeran being...

Salt Water

Meaning of “Salt Water” by Ed Sheeran

Concerning the title/chorus of this song (“Salt Water”), Ed has revealed that “it’s basically playing out what the final moment would be, jumping into cold salt water and feeling at 3 or 4 degrees that you’re...

End of Youth

Ed Sheeran’s “End of Youth” Lyrics Meaning

Ed Sheeran’s sixth studio album, “Subtract” came out on 5 May 2023 via Atlantic Records and Asylum Records. Amongst the 14 tracks found on its playlist is “End of Youth”, which was written exclusively by Ed though...